Journal of the Salt Lake Research (J. Salt Lake Res.), founded in 1972, is a publication dedicated to the dissemination of research results and findings in salt lake and related fields. It is operated by Qinghai institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences and published by Science Press. J. Salt Lake Res. was originally named Salt Lake Science and Technology Data primarily for internal communication and renamed to its present name in 1986. Its publication commenced from May 1992, after being approved by the National Science Committee and Press and Publication Administration. As of today, 63 issues in 16 volumes have been published. The current editor-in-chief is CAS Academician Pengxi Zhang.

Separation and extraction, mining and processing technologies in the exploration of the above mentioned resources; achievements in the development of new products, innovative methods and techniques, novel processes and applications, as well as creative stage research and application reports.

Inorganic materials research based on solid minerals and brine resources; computer technology application in the research and production of salt lake brines etc.

Technicians in chemical, metallurgical and building materials industries.

The Journal is a quarterly with an A4 layout and 72 pages per issue, published on 5th of the last month of each season. Its subscription is CNY8.00 per issue (CNY32.00 yearly). Orders can be made through branch offices of China Post all over the country or directly to the editorial office. Its registration NO.: CN63-1026P; mail code: 56-20.